Collaborative Partner Exquadrum Furthers Learning and Resource Opportunities The future of space exploration continues to reach astronomical new heights at College of the Desert with the recent announcement of a landmark $900,000 grant from NASA. The M-Star Grant...
Over the past two years, an extraordinary journey has been unfolding for Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez. She relentlessly pursued her dream of going to school in the U.S. to study engineering with her sights set on eventually working for NASA. These goals were achieved...
A vital need for paramedics across the state of California has affected the treatment that patients receive when they suddenly find themselves thrust into the most dire of situations. With the workforce suffering from a serious shortage of qualified medic leaders,...
When the COD Foundation announced The Great Alumni Hunt last fall, 20 students competed to win valuable scholarships. Neither these students nor the Foundation expected the passionate sponsors, who believe in COD’s contributions to the community, to step up and award...
When we fund College of the Desert students’ basic needs, we empower them to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. By investing in their education and well-being, we are not only transforming individual lives but also enriching our communities and creating a...
Support COD Foundation's Student Emergency Fund in Response to Hurricane Hilary's Impact on the Valley The Coachella Valley has just experienced an unprecedented storm! With the most significant rainfall over a 60-minute period in the history of the Valley, our...
This fall, College of the Desert (COD) students have the incredible opportunity to win valuable scholarships during The Great Alumni Hunt as they hunt for COD alumni throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond. Each student will earn points for the greatest number of...
I am deeply inspired by the progress of College of the Desert Foundation and its support of the college and its students over the past 40 years. In my six-year journey with the COD Foundation, I have personally witnessed us provide valuable programs and resources that...
The great beyond is within reach for students right here in the Coachella Valley. College of the Desert is one of five colleges in the country to receive a special grant from NASA to develop their STEM classes and engage minority students. In the Summer of 2022, COD...
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The College of the Desert Board of Trustees has selected Val Martinez Garcia as the college’s ninth Superintendent/President, following a majority vote in favor of his appointment during a special Board meeting on May 14. Mr. Martinez Garcia has served in key...
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